(a) Purpose.
The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation
(GEDC) is a nonprofit corporation and is governed in accordance with
its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and chapters 501–505
of the Texas Local Government Code.
(b) Powers and duties.
The property and affairs of the corporation
shall be managed and controlled by a board of directors and, subject
to the restrictions imposed by chapters 501–505 of the Texas
Local Government Code, by the Certificate of Formation, and by the
bylaws, the board shall exercise all of the powers of the corporation.
(c) Membership.
The board consists of seven (7) directors.
Each member of the board of directors shall be a resident of the city
or County. Each member of the board of directors shall be entitled
to one vote upon the business of the corporation.
(d) Term.
Each member of the board of directors shall serve
at the pleasure of the city council for a term of two years. No member
of the board shall serve more than three (3) consecutive full terms.
(e) Quorum.
Four (4) members of the board of directors shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance
2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) Purpose.
The corporation shall assist in the maintenance
and preservation of public buildings, historical buildings, the Confederate
square (a public city square), the city museum and amphitheater, the
monuments, in the designated Main Street Area in downtown Gonzales,
the historical five bell tower and other areas in the city.
(b) Duties.
To engage in activities to preserve and to educate
the public with respect to the historical occurrences; which took
place in the city.
(c) Membership.
The affairs of the corporation shall be
managed by its board of directors. The board of directors shall initially
consist of nine (9) members appointed by the city council.
(d) Term.
Board of directors of the corporation shall serve
a term of office of two (2) years or until the successor is elected
or appointed and qualified to enter into the office of a member of
the board of directors.
(e) Quorum.
A majority of the board of directors shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2020-22 adopted 10/8/20; Ordinance
2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) Purpose.
The Gonzales Convention and Visitor Bureau
was developed to assist the city by encouraging and fostering tourism
within our community. The CVB advises and gives recommendations to
the city regarding tourism programs that shall be funded by the revenues
received from the hotel-motel tax.
(b) Duties.
Duties shall consist of advising and providing
recommendations to the mayor and city council with regard to tourism
matters, shall develop for recommendation to the city council, and
then annually review and propose needed or desired changes to a tourism
plan.
(c) Membership.
The membership of the Gonzales Convention
and Visitor Bureau shall consist of seven (7) members, appointed by
the city council.
(d) Term.
All members of the committee shall be appointed
to a position for a term of two (2) year staggering terms (or for
fulfillment of an unexpired term).
(e) Quorum.
A majority of the advisory board shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance
2022-20 adopted 10/13/2022; Ordinance 2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) Purpose.
The library board exists for the purpose of
providing to the city council and the library director with the advice
of a panel of citizens who are both well informed as a group about
the library and who also as individuals represent diverse areas of
experience and concern, providing a spectrum of insight by which community
needs and deserves as they relate to library resources and services
can be interpreted.
(b) Duties.
As advisors on matters of the public interest
in relation to the resources and services the city's library
system the library advisory board shall advise the department and
the council on; developing library policy, advise the department on
long-range library service and development needs, stimulate and coordinate
citizen interest in and support for the library, assist the library
director and the city council with the development of library facilities.
(c) Membership.
The library board consists of (8) eight
members appointed by the city council.
(d) Term.
All members of the library board are appointed
for two (2) year staggering terms.
(e) Quorum.
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance
2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) Purpose.
The golf course advisory board acts in an advisory
capacity to the city council to review promote and expedite development
and use of the Gonzales Independent Golf Course facilities.
(b) Duties.
The board may study any problem or condition
relating to the construction, operation, maintenance or improvement
of, or addition to the golf course or related facilities. They may
meet and confer with any individual, partnership, association, corporation,
or local, state or federal agent or governmental organizations and
may present its findings and related recommendations to the city council.
The board may make recommendations to the city council about scheduling
of activities at the Gonzales Independent Golf Course and act in other
respects as coordinator for public recreation at the golf course.
(c) Membership.
The membership of the golf course advisory
board consists of seven (7) members elected by the city council.
(d) Term.
All members of the board are appointed for two
(2) year staggering terms.
(e) Quorum.
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance
2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) Purpose.
To advise council and museum director on operation
of the Gonzales Memorial Museum while preserving the historical significance
of the museum as well as the exhibits and artifacts that are being
displayed inside the museum.
(b) Duties.
The Gonzales Museum Advisory Board shall provide
a forum for citizen input, advise the city council and staff in matters
pertaining to the development and maintenance of the Gonzales Memorial
Museum. Additional duties include making recommendations on the construction
of the museum and future improvements, study funding sources as well
as exhibits, artifacts and displays for the museum.
(c) Membership.
The membership of the Gonzales Memorial
Museum Board will consist of seven (7) members selected by the city
council and must be dedicated to the preservation of the city's history.
(d) Term.
All members of the museum board are appointed
for two (2) year staggering terms commencing in October of the specified
year.
(e) Quorum.
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance
2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) Purpose.
The JB Wells Park Advisory Board provides the
citizen perspective to the city council and professional staff in
all matters relating to the operation and maintenance of JB Wells.
The members of the board are actively involved in the process of developing
park amenities including those amenities that have been planned since
the development of the park but have yet to be installed.
(b) Duties.
The duties of the advisory board is to work
as a community partner on behalf of the JB Wells Park, as well as
provide counsel and guidance to staff on how programs, operations,
amenities, and facilities can best meet the needs of the Gonzales
community and those who utilize the JB Wells facilities. They will
be a resource to expand fundraising and special events efforts, and
will be a source for community feedback and evaluation of programs
and park related services to the staff that are directly connected
to produce the services provided.
(c) Membership.
The membership of the JB Wells Park Advisory
Board consists of seven (7) members appointed by the city council.
(d) Term.
All members of the board are appointed for two
(2) year staggering terms.
(e) Quorum.
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance
2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) Purpose.
Roger M. Dreyer Memorial Airport Advisory Board
provides recommendations to city council on matters concerning long-range
planning, land use, and improvements for the Roger M. Dreyer Memorial
Airport.
(b) Duties.
The duties of the advisory board are to review
and recommend a long-range master plan and financing plan for the
Roger M. Dreyer Memorial Airport. Review and recommend actions concerning
the airport rules, promote development and utilization of the airport,
promote awareness of the airport consistent with the city council's
goals and objectives pertaining to further expansion and utilization
of the airport.
(c) Membership.
The membership of the Roger M. Dreyer Memorial
Airport Advisory Board consists of seven (7) members appointed by
the city council.
(d) Term.
All members of the board are appointed for two
(2) year staggering terms.
(e) Quorum.
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance
2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) Purpose.
Develop master plan for beautifying the city's
public spaces and state roadways within the city limits. Integrate
the efforts of various groups who have the beautification of the city
as primary goal and who actively contribute to achieving these goals.
(b) Duties.
The duties of the advisory board are to work
as a community partner on behalf of the city, as well as provide guidance
to staff on how programs and amenities can best meet the needs of
the Gonzales community. They will be a resource for fundraising and
special events efforts, and will be a source for community feedback
and evaluation of programs and related services to the staff that
are directly connected to this purpose.
(c) Membership.
The membership of the beautification and
design board will consist of at least five (5) and no more than nine
(9) members appointed by the city council.
(d) Term.
All members of the board are appointed for two
(2) year staggering terms.
(e) Quorum.
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business.
(; Ordinance 2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)